First thing you should know: I am a very positive person and, while I enjoy volunteering, family always comes first. My friends give me a lot of nicknames: Little Miss Sunshine, the Energizer Bunny, the Velvet Hammer and the Closer, the latter of which because I work hard to get a "yes" when asking people to support causes I am passionate about.

First thing you should know: I am a very positive person and, while I enjoy volunteering, family always comes first. My friends give me a lot of nicknames: Little Miss Sunshine, the Energizer Bunny, the Velvet ... more

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Guilty pleasure: The three C's: cheese (from queso to Camembert), chocolate (Hershey's of any kind) and coffee (Starbucks Venti nonfat, no foam).

First thing you should know: Sima speaks English, Farsi, French, Spanish and legalese (she's an attorney and mediator). Born in Iran, she moved to France during the Iranian Revolution and came to the U.S. in 1980, earning her degrees in California.

First thing you should know: Sima speaks English, Farsi, French, Spanish and legalese (she's an attorney and mediator). Born in Iran, she moved to France during the Iranian Revolution and came to the U.S. in ... more

First thing you should know: I have only been a Houstonian for seven years, but this is home and I feel so fortunate to be here. I have since recruited my entire family to relocate to this amazing city.

First thing you should know: I have only been a Houstonian for seven years, but this is home and I feel so fortunate to be here. I have since recruited my entire family to relocate to this amazing city.